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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex during a musical performance as they attend a Commonwealth Day Youth Event at Canada House on March 11, 2019 in London, England. The event will showcase and celebrate the diverse community of young Canadians living in London and around the UK. (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images) Meghan, Duchess of Sussex talks with Prince Charles at the Westminster Abbey Commonwealth day service on March 11, 2019 in London, England. Commonwealth Day has a special significance this year, as 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the modern Commonwealth, with old ties and new links enabling cooperation towards social, political and economic development which is both inclusive and sustainable. The Commonwealth represents a global network of 53 countries and almost 2.4 billion people, a third of the worlds population, of whom 60 percent are under 30 years old. Each year the Commonwealth adopts a theme upon which the Service is based. … [Read more...] about Could Meghan Markle and Prince Harry ‘break the internet’ with an Instagram birth announcement?

Published 8:04 am PST, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Devotees light earthen lamps on the banks of the River Sarayu as part of Diwali celebrations in Ayodhya, India, India, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. The north Indian City of Ayodhya made an attempt to break the Guinness Book of World record when several earthen lamps were lit at the banks of river Saryu on the occasion of Diwali – the festival of light. less Devotees light earthen lamps on the banks of the River Sarayu as part of Diwali celebrations in Ayodhya, India, India, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. The north Indian City of Ayodhya made an attempt to break the ... more Photo: Rajesh Kumar Singh, AP Devotees light earthen lamps on the banks of the River Sarayu as part of Diwali celebrations in Ayodhya, India, India, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. The north Indian City of Ayodhya made an attempt to break the Guinness Book of World record when several earthen lamps were … [Read more...] about North Indian city breaks Guinness record with Diwali lamps

WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump broke the all-time two-year record last week for appointing judges to the federal appeals court and immediately nominated more, while the Senate Judiciary Committee continued this Wednesday to advance still more nominations ahead of the midterm elections, and will hold another hearing next week. Last year the president broke the all-time record for first-year judicial appointments to the federal appeals courts, when the Senate confirmed 12 of his nominees. The White House immediately made clear to supporters that it would double-down, attempting to break the two-year record by the end of the president’s second year.The president did so last Wednesday, when Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) forced through a deal with Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to confirm 15 judges, including three appellate judges and 12 federal district judges (for the trial-court level). Otherwise, McConnell would have kept the Senate in session. This way, vulnerable … [Read more...] about Trump and Senate Break Judicial Record, Press Forward Ahead of Midterms

Melissa Nann Burke and Jonathan Oosting The Detroit News Published 12:02 AM EDT Oct 17, 2018 A U.S. House race in Metro Detroit is already the most expensive congressional contest in Michigan history, and spending in the gubernatorial race is approaching record levels with three weeks left until Election Day. A series of competitive House races, Democratic optimism for a wave election and a vigorous Republican defense is fueling a surge in individual donations and outside spending in races up and down the ticket. The contest between Republican Rep. Mike Bishop of Rochester and Democrat Elissa Slotkin of Holly has drawn nearly $7.6 million in outside spending to date, on top of the $9 million raised by the candidates themselves, according to federal disclosures. That exceeds the previous record for a U.S. House race in Michigan set by Democrat Mark Schauer and Republican Rep. Tim Walberg in 2010, which totaled $14.15 million for the candidates' … [Read more...] about Slotkin-Bishop race breaks Mich. record for campaign, outside spending

By Fares Sabawi, mySanAntonio.com Published 4:50 pm CDT, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 Anthony Aguilar, 26, covers up while walking on Dakota Street, Monday, Oct. 15, 2018. A cold front blows into the San Antonio area bringing rains and temperatures in the mid-40's for the first time this year. According the National Weather Service, the area is expected to receive 1 to 2 inches of rain. less Anthony Aguilar, 26, covers up while walking on Dakota Street, Monday, Oct. 15, 2018. A cold front blows into the San Antonio area bringing rains and temperatures in the mid-40's for the first time this year. ... more Photo: JERRY LARA, San Antonio Express-News On his way to dialysis, Juan Valenzuela, 67, waits for the bus along West Commerce Street, Monday, Oct. 15, 2018. A cold front blows into the San Antonio area bringing rains and temperatures in the mid-40's for the first time this year. According the National … [Read more...] about Cold front breaks a record in San Antonio